NAVY RECRUITMENT SURVEY

Abstract

The report describes the results of a survey which was conducted to obtain information on the motivating influences affecting the decision to enlist/reenlist in the Navy. Survey questionnaires were mailed to U. S. Navy recruiting stations throughout the country with the instruction that the recruiter in charge administer them during the week of 17 - 22 July 1967 to the first five enlistees/reenlistees (no females) immediately following their enlistment/reenlistment. Questions on this survey concerned specific motivations for enlisting or reenlisting in the Navy. A space was also provided for a write-in response if the main reason(s) for one's enlisting were not mentioned in the survey. Findings reveal that 'Opportunity to get technical training,' 'Desire to travel,' 'Desire to fulfill military obligation at own time of choice,' and 'Desire for a Navy career' were the most important personal reasons of the enlistees/reenlistees to enter the Navy. The influence of 'Friends in service,' and 'Parents' were also important motivating forces. The results provide the most important reasons and motivations for entering the Navy at the present time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0663564

Entities

People

  • Harold J. Dupuy
  • Robert W. Deimel

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Education
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Motivation
  • National Guard
  • Naval Personnel
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Questionnaires
  • Recruiting
  • Recruits
  • Reenlistment
  • Security
  • Training

Readers

  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety.

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  • Space